When my mother was a child, she was popular. She was a cute, outgoing child with curly blonde hair and reminded everyone of Shirley Temple. Then one family vacation, she went swimming in a public pool and got afflicted with polio. After that, she was no longer popular and was...
It’s That Time of The Year When Everyone Has a Cold!
I walk around with hand sanitizer, washing my hands constantly. I also try to drink as much water as possible and take a daily every day vitamin but when people are sick around you, it's nearly impossible to stay well. So when the makers of Golden Blossom Honey reached out...
A Runner’s Diary: Experiencing the Divas Half Marathon & 5K Series in North Myrtle Beach
When Marti, my running partner, and I arrived in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, late Friday evening (April 26) in preparation for our run in the Divas Half Marathon two days later, we were exhausted. We flew Spirit Air and the flight was delayed several hours. When we got to the...
A Runner’s Diary: Why I Love To Run…
Running is addicting. I think every runner knows that. But why is it so hard to get into it at first? When I first started to run a few years ago, I could only run a minute. Even after I took a couple of years off, I still had a...
On Buying New Running Shoes…
I love to run. It's the hardest thing to do but once you're in a groove or a rhythm, you feel like you're flying. I know that sounds odd to a non-runner, but it's true. I always found that the first mile was the hardest. I still feel that...
On Trying to Find the Right Gastroenterologist…
A couple of months ago, I ordered food from a local caterer for a dinner I was having with my family. I ordered turkey, brisket, steamed vegetables, soup and crudité. It really was delicious. But the next morning I woke up in pain. The food just didn’t sit well with...
Are There Any Old Fashioned Doctors on Long Island?
Do you remember watching Dr. Kildare? The show ran from 1961 - 1966. I don't remember watching it but it gave me the perception that all doctors cared. When I started going to the doctor on my own, I realized that I was just another number in his book of...
There’s Nothing Like Hitting the Ball Straight!
I love golf. But because of my recent injuries, I haven’t been able to play as often as I would have liked. I played in May with my husband and our two friends, Steve and Ron, and even came in second! That was the first time in almost two years...
Allegra Helps Those Spring time Allergy Blues
When this came across my desk, I thought it was very cool. I have seasonal allergies and sometimes it gets so bad I feel like I can't breath. I know I'm not alone. If you're like me, you're going to want to know what the pollen count is and how...